His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of both the Board of Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Foundation for Charity and Humanitarian Affairs, and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Khabib Nurmagomedov for his title win and UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi.

The international community for the Purebred Arabians will celebrate the return of the races for the breed to Germany after a lengthy absence when the President of the UAE Cup takes place at the Baden racecourse on Sunday.The Listed event for the total prize fund of €40,000 run over the 1,400-metre trip is one of the highlights in the 10-race card that has drawn seven top flight Arabians.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received a delegation of the Mohamed bin Zayed Summer Jiu-Jitsu Programme for Syrians displaced by war as well as the UAE Jiu-Jitsu team who recently won the 4th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship, hosted in Mongolia in July.

Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi launched his bid to regain the UIM Formula 2 World Championship title with victory in the Lithuania Grand Prix, the opening round of the season, in Kaunas at the weekend.

Held under the patronage of the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Group 3 contest for a prize fund of €50,000 and run over the 2,000-metre distance has drawn eight entries.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) organised a two-day workshop on strategic best practices for marketing identity and sporting events management in its continuous efforts to improve the overall performance of the sporting system in Abu Dhabi.

RB Texas Hold Em clinched his biggest career prize when running away an impressive winner of the US$100,000 Grade 1 President of the UAE Cup for Purebred Arabians at the Churchill Downs in Kentucky on Saturday.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) has reached an agreement with the Asian Sailing Federation and the UAE Sailing & Rowing Federation to host multiple global sailing events for Olympic Sailing and Youth Development in the Emirate.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council, ADSC, recognised the hard work of Emirati Marshals throughout the very busy sports season of 2018 -2019 during the annual Iftar ceremony held yesterday at its tent of Hadiriyat Island.

The European leg of the President of the UAE Cup World Race Series for Purebred Arabians is off to a perfect start with a €1.1million race included in the French Guineas day meeting at the Longchamp racecourse on Sunday.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council announced today the launch of a new partnership with du LaLiga High Performance Centre (HPC) that is designed to power the professional development of high potential talent at Abu Dhabi National Clubs.

The Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019 (ADWPJJC), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will be the best to date both in terms of the quality of competing athletes and overall organisation, accordThe Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2019 (ADWPJJC), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will be the best to date both in terms of the quality of competing athletes and overall organisation, according to the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), the championship organiser.ing to the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), the championship organiser.

Registrations for Abu Dhabi’s biggest community sports event - the 2019 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon - have officially opened, as the organizer, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and race title sponsor, ADNOC, confirm the world-class event will take place on Friday 6th December following UAE’s 48th National Day celebrations.

The International Sports Day was celebrated with hundreds taking part in events organised by the Community Development Department and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) at the Al Hudayriat Island over the weekend.

His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President flagged off the competitors at the ceremonial start of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge powered by Nissan at Yas Marina Circuit tonight.

Spartan Arabia in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council launched the Spartan Stadion and their first event to be staged at the Zayed Sports City Stadium from April 12, it was announced in a press conference on Wednesday.

The Morocco Super Cup between Raja Al Riyadi (PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THIS NAME IF IT’S RAJA CASABLANCA) and Wydad that was to be played at the Mohammed bin Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi on March 26 has been postponed, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) announced.

HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), praised the country’s Rulers for their overwhelming support for the ongoing Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, has visited the training camp of the national teams participating in the Abu Dhabi 2019 Special Olympics World Games, which will be held in Al Ain Club for Disabled, to follow up and inspect preparations for the international event.

The Daman World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2019 welcomed a number of the world’s leading elite triathletes to the capital today. World champions Vicky Holland from the UK and Mario Mola from Spain, as well as series contenders Katie Zaferes from the USA stated how ready they are for action ahead of this weekend’s races.

Ireland's Sam Bennett of Bora - Hansgrohe outsprinted the rest of the field in Dubai City Walk, including previous stage winners Fernando Gaviria and Caleb Ewan, plus Elia Viviani who settled with winning the Points classification. Primoz Roglic was declared the overall winner of the inaugural UAE Tour. The Slovenian from Team Jumbo - Visma led the race from start to finish and capped it off with an individual stage victory atop Jebel Jais. World Champion Alejandro Valverde and best young rider David Gaudu rounded out the final podium.

Alejandro Valverde won atop Jebel Hafeet for the second straight time – but enjoyed this victory even more as it was his first in the World Champion's Rainbow Jersey. The Spaniard timed his effort perfectly to come across to race leader Primoz Roglic who rode aggressively, followed by 22-year-old Frenchman David Gaudu who became the best young rider by accompanying the two established champions in the top 3, both on Stage 3's result and on GC.

Fernando Gaviria of UAE Team Emirates met all expectations as he won his first sprint on his new team’s home soil, beating former team-mate Elia Viviani from Deceuninck - Quick-Step after he got a dream lead out by top sprinter Alexander Kristoff in Abu Dhabi. Crosswinds made Stage 2 a spectacular one with splits in the peloton before it came down to a bunch gallop. Primoz Roglic of Team Jumbo - Visma retained the red jersey ahead of the uphill finish of Jebel Hafeet.

Primoz Roglic took the lead in the inaugural UAE Tour as Team Jumbo - Visma won the opening team time trial at 57.086km/h, beating Team Sunweb by 7 seconds, even though Tom Dumoulin's squad had the best intermediate time with an advantage of 2 seconds. In second place on the finishing line after Roglic, Laurens De Plus became the best young rider in his first race with Team Jumbo - Visma. Bahrain-Merida, the team of Vincenzo Nibali and Rohan Dennis, was placed third.

Mubadala Investment Company, has signed a partnership agreement with the 2019 UAE Tour to support the only WorldTour race in the Middle East scheduled to take place from 24th February to 2nd March 2019.

A joint cooperation agreement signed between the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and the UAE Football Federation with the Royal Moroccan University is set to usher in a series of new sports exchange programs between the institutes.

Major General Mohammed Khalfan Al Romaithi, Chairman of the United Arab Emirates General Authority for Sports (GAS), and Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), will inaugurate the first ever Leaders Sport Business Summit in Abu Dhabi.

Shane Lowry held his nerve against a surging Richard Sterne to secure a stunning wire-to-wire victory at the 2019 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA with an ice cool birdie on the final hole.

University students enjoyed a first-class experience in a day dedicated to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, with pupils from 37 different countries coming together to witness all the drama and excitement of Asia’s crown jewel.

Imparted with a lifelong passion for football, Windsor John has been part of the AFC for over 6 years and has been instrumental in delivering new visions and missions for the organisation. With a hand in the expansion of AFC’s major competitions, and all of them achieving new records in spectatorship, TV viewership, and fan engagement, the General Secretary is perfectly placed to give a masterclass in the opportunities ahead for football in the Middle East region.

Passionate fans throughout the region have been given the chance to be part of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, thanks to the successful Patrons Programme which has more than doubled in size since its launch.

A powerful documentary series of inspiring videos produced to celebrate the true spirit of football and the tournament slogan of “Bringing Asia Together” is set to be released by the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Local Organising Committee (LOC).

Fantasy Football has joined the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 party for the first time ever as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the competition will be another way fans across the Continent can engage with the football drama.

Football fans and tourists travelling to the UAE during the AFC Asian Cup can look forward to receiving an exclusive limited-edition stamp in their passports thanks to a joint initiative launched this week with the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.

The fans contributed to the success of the event and a pat on the back to the excellent work from the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for an outstanding show that they presented throughout the 10 days.

Esperance de Tunis drew some consolation by taking fifth place in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 after their win over Guadalajara on penalties 6-5 after a one-all deadlock at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain.

Al Ain created history by becoming the first Arabian Gulf League side to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final, after their victory over the Copa Libertadores champions River Plate in a penalty shootout.

Abu Dhabi National Centre for Waste Management (Tadweer) signed a sponsorship deal with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) in support of the inaugural ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon that takes place on December 7.

The decisive matches in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 are to be enhanced by the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after the AFC Referees Committee approved its use from the quarter-finals onwards.

'Give yourself a chance' was the inspiring message given to women of all ages as they were joined by the United Arab Emirates’ women’s national teams for the latest AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 ‘It’s My Game’ event.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) delegation expressed their satisfaction on the ongoing work both at the Shabab Al Ahli Club’s Rashid stadium and Al Nasr Clubs Al Maktoum stadium after visits to the AFC Asian Cup venues in Dubai on Monday.

Thousands of football fans will have the opportunity to be part of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 thanks to the support of businesses that are signing up to become patrons for the biggest sporting event ever held in the region.

The final countdown is on. Today marks 50 days until the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 kicks off on 12 December. Coinciding with this milestone, FIFA earlier this month gave the green light to the two host stadiums in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain as the UAE continues its preparations to welcome the best club sides on the planet.

The Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club (ADSYC) has brought forward the day of the second Dalma Sailing Festival’s 60-foot dhow race to Thursday at the recommendation of the National Centre for Meteorology.

Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received today members of the UAE Paralympics team, who clinched 11 medals at the 2018 Asian Para Games which concluded recently in Jakarta.

The Al Ain-Jebel Hafeet cycling challenge- on Friday, October 19, and the Al Ain Zoo run on Saturday, 20 October, by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) will take as two important community sport events within the new season’s calendar .

HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of both Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and Local Organizing Committee of the Asian Cup 2019, is confident they can present the most memorable Asian Cup in the history of the continental championship.

Major General Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Chairman of General Authority for Sport, held the UAE media in high esteem to provide world-class coverage on sports as well as promote the country in a positive way.

With just over 60 days to go until the start of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018, Brazilian icon and FIFA Legend, Roberto Carlos, visited the UAE this weekend to share his excitement ahead of this year’s tournament and to invite fans from around the world to gather in the UAE this December to watch the world’s top players and clubs in action.

Major General Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Chairman of General Authority for Sports received the Asian Football Federation (AFC) presidential candidate Adel Ezzat at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council on Wednesday.

The Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Group HE Saeed Hareb is confident the refurbishing work at both the Al Maktoum and Rashid stadiums were going full steam and will be ready ahead of the schedule.

The Executive Office of the Asian Cup UAE 2019 and the Al Ain Group in Hazza bin Zayed stadium conducted and inspecting to oversee the work in progress of the two stadiums in the city hosting the 24-team continental tournament from January 5 to February 1.

The ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi opens its doors for entrants tomorrow, as organisers encourage athletes – from first-timers to seasoned competitors – to join the spectacle when it returns to Yas Island on 8th and 9th of March, 2019.

The second staging of the Delma Sailing Festival for a record prize money of Dh25 million is set to draw more than 100 boats and 3,000 sailors in the 60-foot traditional sail boat race from October 25 to 29.

A workshop aimed at licensing the first batch of local ant-doping personnel organised by the National Anti-Doping Committee in cooperation with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) was hosted by Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) on October 2-3.

Quick Sand AA ridden by Sasha Risenhoover and trained by Jernesto Torrez emerged an impressive winner of the US$100,000 Grade 1 President of the UAE Cup for Purebred Arabians at the Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Two-time AFC Asian Cup winner and three-time AFC Player of the Year, Majed Abdullah along with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Tournament Director, H.E. Aref Hamad Al Awani, Anne-Claire Richomme Bergoffen, Marketing Director and Area Sales TAG Heuer Middle East, were joined by delegates from each of the 24 competing nations to mark the 100-day countdown with the unveiling of a ceremonial countdown clock next to Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City stadium in the UAE.

The Higher Organizing Committee of the 2019 UAE Tour in February discussed with both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Sports channels on the television broadcast for the world audience at the sports council headquarters in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

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HE Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and Vice Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee Organising chaired the meeting.

The committee reviewed the television coverage and the technical aspects utilised for each stage of the tour which will be flagged off in Abu Dhabi and finish in Dubai.

Also under discussion were the television production plan and the quality of cameras to be used in the event. It will include promotional advertisements and television programs in support of the success of the first edition of the UAE Tour.

At the conclusion, HE Al Awani thanked the Abu Dhabi Sports Company, Abu Dhabi Sports Channel and Dubai Sports Channel for their roles and cooperation with the Supreme Organizing Committee of the UAE Tour to make the event a success.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and the UAE Football Federation in association with the Sudan Football Association will stage the Sudanese Football Super Cup match between Al Hilal and Al Merrikh at the Al Jazira Club’s Mohammed bin Zayed stadium on November 2

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) organised a workshop ‘organisational structure development in clubs’ aimed at the financial and administrative performances of the Abu Dhabi clubs at their headquarters at the Zayed Sports City on Monday.

In the lead up to the first-ever ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, and as part of a continuous effort to promote healthy and active living in the capital, ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon has launched a series of free Community Training Programmes.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received, at the Qasr Al Bahr Council, in the presence of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, and H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, the members of the UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Team who won nine medals in the Asian games that were held in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.

With 120 days to go to Asia’s biggest and most prestigious football tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is giving football fans the opportunity to celebrate and showcase their passion for their teams with the launch of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Team Bus Slogan contest.

Emirates Holidays has partnered up with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to become the official tour operator of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. The 17th edition of the continent’s prestigious football tournament will take place in the United Arab Emirates between 5 January 2019 and 1 February 2019.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) in corporation with Health Point organised a two-day course on the ‘use of medical labelling’ for specialists in physiotherapy from Abu Dhabi Clubs and Zayed Military Hospital over the weekend.

Hundreds of football enthusiasts have kicked-off celebrations for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 being entertained by football freestylers and taking part in a number of interactive football activities at Dubai Mall.

The Continent’s most prestigious football tournament – the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 – has today launched a new nationwide campaign aimed at inspiring women across the UAE to fulfill their potential in the community. Whether through sport or local initiatives, women in the Emirates are making positive change and are increasingly regarded as role models for the future.

starting from just AED 25, tickets for the UAE’s most expansive ever football competition will go on sale to the public Monday 30 July 2018 at 12pm (GST)Tickets will be available at www.afcasiancup2019.com

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has received, in Qasr Al Nakheel, Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Community Development Department and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Cycling Club, who explained the club’s proposals for the launch of a bicycle lane project in the Al Dhafra Region, which will be implemented in Madinat Zayed, Sila and Mirfa, and will include a mountain lane on Dalma Island.

The dreams of a group of talented university students from across the UAE came true today, as they were selected to the starting lineup for the AFC Asian Cup 2019 Local Organising Committee’s “Home Team”.

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, the inauguration of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, which will be held, for the first time, on December 7, 2018

More than 110 swimming instructors from clubs around the UAE attended a clinic for swimming coaches conducted by FINA, the world governing body for swimming, at the Emirates Heritage Club on Wednesday.

Lightning Bolt ridden by Jean-Baptiste Hamel for trainer Karin van den Bos clinched His Highness The President of the UAE Cup for Purebred Arabians at the Duindigt racecourse in the Netherlands on Sunday.

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nations, Supreme Chairperson of Family Development Foundation, and President of both General Women's Union and Motherhood and Childhood Supreme Council, the new Abu Dhabi Women’s Club headquarters was inaugurated by Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

After two weeks of intense competition, Creative Transactions emerged winners by edging out Al Sa’ada 1-0 in the Tasheel Ramadan sevens football tournament at the Soccer City of Abu Dhabi Cricket on Wednesday.

The new cycle track at the Al Hudayriat Island was in the spotlight again for the second time in three days when Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) staged a cycling event to mark the United Nation’s World Bicycle Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received at Al Bateen Palace today the national Jiu-Jitsu team members who secured top positions at the 10th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2018.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received the chairman and members of the UAE Disabled Sports Federation, accompanied by the Para-Shooting team players who capped four medals for the country during the recent world shooting championship in S. Korea along with the Muay Thai and Kickboxing team.

An Abu Dhabi delegation to Tokyo, headed by Abu Dhabi Investment Office of the Department of Economic Development (DED), held a coordination meeting today in Tokyo. The delegation conducted a series of bilateral meetings between the participating bodies with Japanese investors and businessmen in order to familiarise them with the best investment opportunities that the government of Abu Dhabi provides in several economic sectors.

Footballing legend Zuhair Bakheet will play a central role as the focus of the Asian football community shifts its attention to the Armani Hotel Ballroom at the UAE’s iconic Burj Khalifa on Friday for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Final Draw.

Mexico’s Liga MX champions C.D. Guadalajara are the first continental champions to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 following a dramatic 4-2 penalty shoot-out win against fellow North and Central American and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) Champions League finalists, Toronto FC.

The UAE’s sports federation will implement The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s decree last November to permit players born to Emirati women married to foreigners and expatriates to join local clubs and represent the national teams in various sports.

HE Saeed Hareb and HE Aref Hamad Al Awani, general secretaries of both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi Sports Councils respectively will head the committee for staging of the UAE Cycling Tour in February 2019.

As part of an initiative by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, attended a ceremony that honoured the UAE's sporting achievements in 2017, which was held Monday-23 April 2018 at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has attended part of the final round of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2018, which drew local and international players from different parts of the world at Mubadala Arena, Zayed Sports City, here.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Tuesday received at Qasr Al Bahr a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, ADSC, as well as delegations representing the organising committees of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017, Abu Dhabi Tour and the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.

The seeding for the eagerly-anticipated draw for the most prestigious competition on the Continent, the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, which will take place on May 4, 2018, 7:30pm (UAE time), in Dubai has now been confirmed following Thursday's release of the latest FIFA World Ranking.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received, at the Qasr Al Bahr Majlis, the UAE team of people of determination, who participated in the 9th Special Olympics Regional Games, as well as its administrative and technical bodies, the organising committee of the Games, which was hosted recently by Abu Dhabi, and the UAE Special Olympics Board of Directors.

Trainers and instructors at Spas and private sports academies now require a licence to practice their profession in the UAE, according to a workshop by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) in association with the Reps Emirates Sports Facilities Management.

217 male and female cyclists from different categories and nationalities competed in Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) community cycle race at Yas Island on Saturday, 31 March 2018 to see ith Naser Al Maamari from UAE winning the title for the 52.8 km category.

Al Ain maintained their hold of The President Cup title for a second year in as many times after they came up tops again by winning 21 of the 45 gold medals that were on offer in the fifth and final leg of the competition at the Mubadala Arena over the weekend.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received at Qasr Al Bahar, representatives of the Organising Committee of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games, accompanied by Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman, and Ayman Abdel Wahab, Regional President of Special Olympics in the MENA Region.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the 9th Special Olympics Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Games kicked off in Abu Dhabi.

A walkathon led by HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), and a wide range of sporting activities highlighted the National Sports Day in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, March 7.

The National Sports Day, an initiative of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will be celebrated with a full-day programme drawn up by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council on Wednesday, March 8.

The Department of Education and Knowledge signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), a partnership in which the two organisations will work together in developing community school projects.

Two thousand age group triathletes flocked to Yas Island today for the annual ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2018. The race, now in its fourth year, saw men and women from 86 countries take part in the Sprint, Olympic and Middle distances, as well as a dedicated para-triathlete wave – a first for ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi. Thousands of spectators descended on Yas Island to support family and friends that took the plunge at one of the most exciting triathlons in the region.

The 2018 ITU World Triathlon Season has officially begun as the world’s top ranked triathletes gathered in Abu Dhabi, the sports capital of the Middle East, for the season opener. South African, Henri Schoeman claimed the first honours of the season as he claimed victory in the elite men’s category sprint distance, whilst Dutch triathlete Rachel Klamer picked up the first women’s medal in an action-packed day on the iconic Yas Island.

Participants from 51 countries will descend on Abu Dhabi this weekend for the fourth annual ITU World Triathlon Series Abu Dhabi presented by Daman’s ActiveLife – the opening race and pinnacle of the World Triathlon Series calendar.

The Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde (Movistar Team) has won the 2018 Abu Dhabi Tour, winning on the top of Jebel Hafeet after a 199km hard fought Stage 5. On the podium, he was rewarded with the Golden Grit, the new trophy destined to the winner of the overall race, and the final Red Jersey, sponsored by Al Maryah Island.

The Australian champion for Individual Time Trial Rohan Dennis (BMC Racing Team) won Stage 4 of the 2018 Abu Dhabi Tour, Al Maryah Island Individual Time Trial (12.6km), and took the lead in the General Classification. On the podium he was rewarded with the race leader's Red Jersey, sponsored by Al Maryah Island.

The German rider Phil Bauhaus (Team Sunweb) won Stage 3 of the 2018 Abu Dhabi Tour, from Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi (Al Marina - 133km), in a bunch sprint. Elia Viviani (Quick-Step Floors), fourth on the finish line, retains the lead in the General Classification. On the podium he was rewarded with the race leader's Red Jersey, sponsored by Al Maryah Island, and also the points leader's Green Jersey, sponsored by Emirates Post.

Echelons made Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Tour a very competitive race with the threat of losing it all for some of the big names in contention but Elia Viviani (Quick-Step Floors) continued his winning streak after he successfully raced at the Tour Down Under in Australia and claimed two stages and the overall classification of the Dubai Tour. Young guns Danny Van Poppel (LottoNL-Jumbo) and Pascal Ackermann (Bora-Hansgrohe) rounded out the podium while Viviani succeeded to Alexander Kristoff (UAE Team Emirates) in the Red Jersey.

Alexander Kristoff claimed his second victory for UAE Team Emirates today as he kept his momentum rolling after winning the conclusive stage of the Tour of Oman on Sunday. In the long final straight in Madinat Zayed, he outsprinted Caleb Ewan (Mitchelton-Scott) who launched from far out despite the headwind. The Australian took third place and the best young rider jersey while Andrea Guardini (Bardiani CSF) – the very first stage winner of the Abu Dhabi Tour back in 2015, also in Madinat Zayed – settled for second. Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) crashed out as he was involved in a fall in the neutralized zone.

H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, yesterday attended, at the Presidency Palace, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between the Emirates National Schools and the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of sports and creating a sporting environment that encourages innovation and giving, as well as promoting sporting competitiveness among students.

The signing was attended by Ahmed Mohammed Al Humairi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates National Schools; Abdullah Saeed Al Niyadi, Chairman of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation; Dr. Abdullah Al Maghrabi, Chairman of the Schools Executive Committee, Dr. Kenneth Vedra, Director-General of the Emirates National Schools; Mohammed Khalifa Al Hameli, Deputy Director-General for Administrative Affairs, and Tarik Hazeem Al Muhairi, Executive Director of the Federation, along with several officials from both sides.

The MoU, which was signed by Dr. Vedra and Al Muhairi, aims to include the sport of Muay Thai sport in the activities of the Emirates National Schools, due to its effectiveness in terms of physical and personal training, by organising weekly tournaments that will be supervised by skilled competitors and trainers. The Emirates National Schools are the first in the country to include the sport as part of their activities, which will benefit 10,500 students.

The Emirates Post Group, EPG, has issued special stamps to mark the 4th edition of the Abu Dhabi Tour, which started today under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in collaboration with RCS Sports, it continues until Sunday 25th February.

The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA) announced that the 5th edition of International Show Jumping Cup, returns this year from Thursday 1 to Saturday 3 March to the Al Forsan International Sports Resort. Today’s announcement came through an official press conference organized by the FBMA at the Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Abu Dhabi, (Tuesday, February 20th), where it highlighted the schedule of events for this year’s edition.

H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, assured the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Tour would come out in a way that will make us all in the UAE and the region very proud of it.

The superstars of elite triathlon are just weeks away from competing in the pinnacle of the sport as the countdown to the ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS) 2018 season-opener in Abu Dhabi begins. Sixty-five of the sport's leading male athletes from 25 countries, including eight of the world's top 10 ITU ranked athletes, will go head-to-head for the season’s first honours on 2 March on the iconic Yas Island.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) organized a workshop about the National Tolerance Programme. The workshop came within ADSC’s calendar of training courses, as this Programme aims to boost the values of tolerance and coexistence in the UAE, and to reject attitudes of discrimination and hatred.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) revealed the trophy of the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Tour (ADTOUR 2018). The yellow color trophy is simplification of the golden sand dunes of Liwa, and reflects the logo of the TOUR.

The host broadcaster,Abu Dhabi Sports Channel, will again be offering its audience in the UAE and the whole MENA region the complete live coverage of each stage to ensure that fans don’t miss a moment – from the riders' lining up at the start of each day's stage to the finish line – with both Arabic and English commentary. In addition, special studio shows are planned for before and after each stage, with an international cycling expert providing deep analysis of each day’s racing.

An amazing start list at the Abu Dhabi Tour, the only Middle Eastern race in the UCI WorldTour calendar. 17 of 18 UCI WorldTeams accepted the invitation from the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, including riders such as the winner of last year’s Giro d’Italia; the Dutchman Tom Dumoulin; the Spanish Grand Tour winner Alejandro Valverde, the Italian climber Fabio Aru; the winner of 2017 Abu Dhabi Tour Rui Costa; the winner of last year’s Abu Dhabi Tour White Jersey for Best Young Rider, Julian Alaphilippe as the General Classification (GC) contenders. Most of the world’s best sprinters will also be at the start, with Mark Cavendish, Marcel Kittel, Elia Viviani, André Greipel, Caleb Ewan and Alexander Kristoff fighting for stage victories.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received on Monday, 12 February 2018 the winners of the first National Service Jiu-Jitsu Championship and the second Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Qasr Al Bahr, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, and with the attendance of members of the organising committees, leaders and officers of the winning teams in both championships.

Nine of the top 10 women in triathlon will lead a pack of 50 women from 20 countries at the ITU’s World Triathlon Series (WTS) season opener on 2 March. The world-class field, set to tackle a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run on the spectacular Yas Island course, will make for one of the most competitive women’s line-ups in the history of ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi.

A visiting delegation from Yokohama Marinos Football Academy in Tokyo, Japan, is currently in a cohabitation visit to Abu Dhabi. This visit represents phase four of the Abu Dhabi- Japan Football Partnership Program.

It's been a long wait for Michael Goulian – after nine years since his last career win which took place in Budapest in 2009. He had been flying perfectly all week and knew that it was going to take a cool head and nerves of steel to make it to the top of the podium. He did it in fine style.

The Board of Directors of the National Olympic Committee, NOC, held a meeting on Wednesday for the Olympic quadrennial (2017-2020) under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the NOC, in Dubai.

With glittering skyscrapers reflecting the Arabian Gulf, Abu Dhabi is home to one of the most dramatic skylines in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship – and the 2018 season promises thrilling action to match. Thirteen of the world’s best pilots will resume their rivalries at 370kph with forces up to 10G, joined by a new opponent boasting impeccable credentials. With a first-time World Champion leading the rankings, many teams have radically revised their raceplanes, and the opener in the Emirates will set the stage for a season of suspense.

The first leg of the 2018 Gary Player Invitational global series proved that that they not only excel in golf, but also generosity as Abu Dhabi’s third union of golf and giving has raised more than 238,733 AED for local event beneficiary, the Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs.

Superstars of elite triathlon will descend on the capital this March for the ITU World Triathlon Series Abu Dhabi 2018, with race organisers confirming that some of the most highly decorated athletes in the sport will compete between 2-3 March on Yas Island.

The fifth 12-day heritage event was organized by Abu Dhabi Falconers’ Club with the aim of preserving the achievements of the past, supporting the UAE's heritage and ancestral sports in line with its mission and values.

The competition attracted 1931 falcons and more than 275 falconers participating in 75 rounds of the best and fastest falcons in the world for cash prizes of AED25 million and 60 luxury cars.

In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the UAE Sports Federations on Thursday announced their full support for the upcoming Special Olympics IX MENA Games 2018 and World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi.

From 21st to 25th February 2018, the Middle East’s only World Tour race will change its formula from its previous four stages to five, with an additional stage and a new individual time trial the day before the Grand Finale on Jebel Hafeet.

To be more important, more international and more interesting; it’s these three things that the new Abu Dhabi Tour is focused on, and the 2018 edition perfectly encapsulates the aim of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), organizer of the race in collaboration with RCS Sport under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan

English golfer and titleholder, Tommy Fleetwood, scored remarkable 22- under par on the final day of the 13th edition of Abu Dhabi HSBC championship- presented by EGA, to retain his title, and to continue his fine form after winning the Race to Dubai previously.

Al Wahda were crowned as winners of the UAE Year of Zayed Super Cup Saturday for the third time in their history after defeating Al Jazira 2-0 at the Baniyas Stadium here with goals courtesy of Mourad Batna and Balazs Dszudszak.

The third stage of the season 2107/18 of Abu Dhabi Sports Council juniors’ football festival- held on Friday, 19 January 2018 in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi emirate at Al Dhafra Club football school playgrounds, was a real success as more than 200 kids from the five major football clubs in Abu Dhabi took part.

As the official automotive sponsor of the 2018 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA, Emirates Motor Company (EMC), is looking forward to welcoming the world’s best golfers to the UAE’s capital – and, collaborating with Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) and Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) to donate thousands of dirhams to SEDRA Foundation for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.

In honour of the Year of Zayed, Abu Dhabi Ports announced today its support of Rahma through an inspiring 327km ultramarathon across three major ports in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Khaled Al Suwaidi’s run will start on 3 February from Fujairah Terminal, pass through Khalifa Port and end at Zayed Port.

Defending Champion Tommy Fleetwood, World No.1 Dustin Johnson, four time Major Champion Rory McIlroy, Olympic gold, silver and bronze medallists, Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson and Matt Kuchar and past champions Paul Casey and Martin Kaymer were joined by a host of the world’s best golfers to mark the new year in Abu Dhabi.

Ryder Cup legend and two time Masters winner José María Olazábal alongside three-time Championship winner Martin Kaymer will both take on the world’s best professionals at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA, at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club this week, January 18-21.

The award-winning Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA has announced its final player field ahead of the action which tees off next week from 18 - 21 January, with notable additions to the world-class field including Rafa Cabrera Bello, Ernie Els, Tyrell Hatton, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Lee Westwood, and Danny Willett.

HE Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council extended his congratulations to HE Major General Mohammed Khalfan Al Romaithi, describing him as a very successful example of UAE sport leaders.

HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council issued a statement congratulating HE Major General Mohammed Khalfan Al Romaithi on UAE Cabinet resolution appointing him chairman of the board of directors of the UAE General Authority of Sports.

The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA, alongside Abu Dhabi Sports Council, is offering the incredible chance to play with golf icon Rory McIlroy and World No.1 Dustin Johnson as part of the tournament’s Pro-Am day on January 17 at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.

Abu Dhabi, Tuesday 2nd January 2018 – Ballon D’Or winner Luis Figo and former World No.1 golfer Martin Kaymer will captain the two sides for The 2018 Abu Dhabi Invitational at the award-winning Yas Links from January 12-13.

The 13th edition of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA, taking place on 18-21 January, has been further boosted following the news that household names Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter and Thomas Bjørn will all be returning to the Championship fray in 2018.

HE Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of ADSC, lauded choosing HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan as sports personality 2017 as per AlIttihad daily Arabic survey. He said the support and directives of Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed guided and led ADSC to realize its vision to make Abu Dhabi a capital for international sport events.

HE Major General Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of Higher Local Organizing Committee of the FIFA CWC UAE 2017, congratulated the leaders and people of the UAE on choosing the FIFA CWC UAE 2017 as the best sport event in 2017 as per Al Ittihad Arabic daily survey

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and LaLiga- a sports association composed of professional football clubs of Spain- renewed on Thursday, 28 December 2017, their partnership agreement for three more years to come.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) announced that Abu Dhabi will play host to the Egyptian football super cup match for the third time running. The match will be on 12 January 2018 at Hazza bin Zayed stadium in Al Ain City.

The Organising Committee for the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 has received an official letter from FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, who congratulated the UAE leadership and people on successful hosting of the tournament.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, 16 December 2017, Gianni Infantino- FIFA President who is on a visit to the UAE to attend the F IFA Club World Cup.

H.E. Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the FIFA Club World Cup's Higher Local Organising Committee; hosted a dinner banquet for the guests of the FIFA Club World Cup- UAE 2017.

Recovering from defeat in time to refocus on a bronze medal is one of the major challenges tournaments present for ambitious teams wanting nothing but leaving with the trophy. However, both Pachuca and Al Jazira have plenty of motivation.

Everton of Gremio celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 semi-final match between Gremio FBPA and CF Pachuca on December 12, 2017 at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium

H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council indicated that hosting the FIFA Club World Cup 2017 and 2018 Â here in the UAE is just another major achievement and a new addition to UAE sports, as well as to strengthening UAE as Â international leader in the world of sports.

HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and President of Al Jazira Sports Club, called the UAE football fans to support Al Jazira Team in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017.

The seventh edition of the UAE National Day Shooting Championship came to a successful conclusion on Monday, 27 November 2017 , as ADNOC “ A Team” won the title for the men’s competition, with Dolphin Energy Team winning the title for the women’s category.

Organisers of the ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi have announced that the 2018 global triathlon season-opener and the largest triathlon in the Middle East, will feature dedicated waves for para-triathletes for the very first time. First timers and seasoned para-triathletes will also have the chance to rub shoulders and compete alongside inspirational heroes of Paralympic triathlon including; World and European Champion and Rio 2016 Paralympic Gold medallist, Andy Lewis and Mohamed Lahna, the Bronze medallist at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), organized on Friday November 24, 2017, a community cycling race at Al Wathba cycling track. More than160 riders from four different categories competed in the disciplines of the event.

The award-winning Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA, which each January launches the Desert Swing as part of the European Tour, will see defending champion and the 2017 European Tour prize money winner Tommy Fleetwood go head-to-head with World Number One, Dustin Johnson, four-time Major winner, Rory McIlroy and 2016 Open Champion and Olympic Silver Medallist, Henrik Stenson. With three of the world’s top ten, Abu Dhabi will welcome another stunning line-up of the world’s best at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, 18 - 21 January.

Organisers of the ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2018 have partnered with National Health Insurance Company – Daman’s ActiveLife to launch a three-month programme to train 300 amateur triathletes across the UAE ahead of the competition next March.

On the occasion of the international festival of Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz for Arabian horses; Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz of KSA, received in Riyadh on Tuesday, 14 November 2017, Mr. Faisal Al Rahmani, Chairman of the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing “IFAHR”.

Organisers of the ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi, the pinnacle of world triathlon and the largest triathlon in the Middle East, have announced that the ITU season opener will return to Yas Island. The one-of-a-kind location made its first appearance at the ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2017 and, will once again host triathletes from across the globe on 2-3 March 2018.

On Friday 10th November from 3pm, more than 300 children aged between 5 and 13 will take part in the first ever Mini Dash, being held at Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi. This fun and challenging event will bring together teams of five from all backgrounds and abilities to complete a short distance relay race that promotes an active lifestyle and teamwork.

H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said that the generous support of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, had helped in the development of the sports sector, which is important for economic and tourism development.

Visitors from all corners of the globe witnessed insightful debate, in-depth discussion and interactive dialogue during a captivating first day of the International Conference of Sports for Women (ICSW) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on Monday.

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017, has announced that stadia upgrades and refurbishments for both Zayed Sports City Stadium (Abu Dhabi) and Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium (Al Ain), are on track and ready to welcome the world’s best clubs and fans, from six continents between 6 – 16 December.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) marked on Thursday, 2 November 2017 the Flag Day. The UAE Flag Day celebrations come as per the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in order to mark and to commemorate the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan ascendance to presidency.

H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, praised the generous support of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the development of sports in the country, as well as His Highness’ great role in encouraging athletes to achieve the highest positions in international competitions.

HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Chairman of the General Authority of Youth & Sports Welfare, accepted the initiative of Dubai 30x30 fitness challenge, and participated in very actively on Saturday, 28 October 2017.

There is only one week to go until the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open (FBMLO) gets underway at the iconic Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi. Held for the second year under the patronage of the Mother of the Nation, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, this year’s four-day tournament will take place from next Wednesday 1st November through to Saturday 4th November.

The award-winning Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, which each January launches the Desert Swing as part of the European Tour, has been renamed following a landmark presenting partnership deal with Emirates Global Aluminium. EGA is the largest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas and one of the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producers.

Team Abu Dhabi for F2 powerboats received heroes’ welcome at Abu Dhabi airport when they came back as the teams’ driver Rashid Al Qamzi emerged as UIM F2 world champion as he delivered a very professional performance to finish fourth in Grand Prix of Portugal on the Douro River to clinch the UIM F2 World Championship title.

Under the patronage of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club (ADIMSC) held a press conference on 10 October 2017 to announce launching the “Year of Zayed Marine Season 2018”.

The Official Draw was held today (Monday) in the UAE capital and host city, Abu Dhabi. FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) unveiled who the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 contenders competing in the world's biggest club football tournament from 6 to 16 December in Abu Dhabi's Zayed Sports City and Al Ain's Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.

HE Aref Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, expressed his thanks and gratitude to The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President , Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces for their unwavering support to sport sectors in our country.

Zayed Cricket Academy, Abu Dhabi’s most prestigious junior cricket coaching programme put its raw recruits to work this week to assist with the first Pakistan vs Sri Lanka test match at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Ten boys from the academy, aged 10-14 years old volunteered as ball boys for the five day test match, which finished with an entertaining victory for Sri Lanka.

Today, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 has launched its volunteer programme to the general public. The programme will give over 1,000 volunteers, the opportunity to be part of the global football showpiece event, which will take place across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain from 6 to 16 December 2017.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) organized on Friday, 29 September 2017, a community cycling racing at Yas Island, as 330 cyclists from different categories took part. The start and finish lines was at Yas Island.

The 7th race of the 24th President of the UAE Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses was held on Saturday, September 23rd 2017 at Churchill Downs Racetrack in in Louisville, Kentucky, US, and was a real success as a very large number of spectators were so keen to attend.

The Churchill Downs Racetrack will host the 7th race of the 24th President of the UAE Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses on Saturday.

The Group 1 President of the UAE Cup Stakes for Purebred Arabian Horses will be contested by nine riders over 1,600 metres. The race for four-year-old fillies carries a total prize purse of US$100,000.

On the margins of the seminar “Experiences from la Liga” organized by Abu Dhabi Sports Council in September 2017, Dr. Ramón Cugat Bertomeu, the Spanish specialist in orthopedic surgery, and doctor of Barcelona Football Club paid a visit to Healthpoint hospital in Abu Dhabi.

The ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi, the pinnacle of world triathlon and the season-opener for the world's fastest elite triathletes, has opened early-bird entries to the public. Amateur athletes and tiny triathletes can sign-up for the spectacle via www.AbuDhabi.Triathlon.org for their chance to race on one of the world’s most iconic triathlon courses alongside the world’s finest. The prestigious race, now entering its fourth edition, takes place from 2 to 3 March in the UAE capital.

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) is launching a nation-wide search for Youth Leaders to become the champion of their communities to actively showcase the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017. The Youth Leadership Programme will be rolled out in schools, universities and youth football academies across the UAE, and is open to students aged 13-21.

Healthpoint, part of Mubadala’s Healthcare network, recently announced a strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), that designates the multi-specialty hospital as its official healthcare partner. The full-scale partnership includes a bespoke wellness program for employees and their families, to empower them with the necessary tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, has issued a decision forming the executive office of the 4th edition of the Abu Dhabi Tour, to be held in 2018.

Abu Dhabi Cricket, with the full backing of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, has opened registration for the upgraded Zayed Cricket Academy’s new term – the UAE’s most prestigious junior cricket coaching programme – which will now operate a ‘Junior Academy’ for rookies aged 15 and under.

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council has signed a new partnership agreement with the International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals, ICREPS, a partnership between registered bodies from nine countries, that include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Six UAE Team Emirates riders will feature at the inaugural Colorado Classic race from August 10 – 13, 2017. Making his race debut, Emirati rider Yousif Mirza will be joined by Italian riders Simone Petilli, Edward Ravasi and Seid Lizde - a young trainee joining UAE Team Emirates from team Colpack for the second part of the season - and Norweigian Vegard Stake Laengen.

UAE Team Emirates’ riders produced a Tour de France to remember at their debut as a series of exciting stages resulted in an eleventh place finish in the overall Team standings and a top ten General Classification finish for South African, Louis Meintjes.

The UAE Consulate-General in New York and the New York City Football Club hosted a street soccer festival on Saturday, July 15th, in New York City’s South Bronx neighbourhood, to promote cross-cultural understanding between the US and UAE.

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Abu Dhabi Falconry Club will have a new structure its heritage falconry competitions for the season 17/2018.

The Executive Committee of Asia Cup UAE 2019 held its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. The meeting has been held to review latest developments and the preparations to host this championship.

A delegation from Abu Dhabi Sports Council left for China on a cohabitation visit to learn about China’s and Being Sport University experiences on preparing athletes and sportspersons to take part in different sport championships and competitions.

The long-awaited official Mascot of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017, a gazelle nicknamed 'Dhabi', made his first public appearance, since 2010, today (Tuesday) at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 Experience in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) celebrated this milestone by unveiling the Mascot to over hundreds of fans including young football fanatics from Abu Dhabi's top football schools.

The official Mascot of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 will be unveiled to the public by the tournament's Local Organizing Committee (LOC) on Tuesday, 27 June, in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi. The launch event will give fans the unique opportunity to be the first to meet the official Mascot and test their football skills at the Mobile Roadshow Experience to win fantastic prizes.

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of UAE General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and with the attention of Shaikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the board of Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Ladies Club and Chairwoman of Al Ain Ladies Club, state minister HE Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi opened Al Ain Ladies Club.

The 4th FINA High Diving World Cup, Abu Dhabi (28 & 29 April 2017) came to amazing conclusion with Gary Hunt of Britain securing the men’s title for the second successive time, and Rita Adriana Jimenez of Mexico taking the women’s crown.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council organized- in cooperation with the Asian Basketball Confederation and UAE basketball federation, a training course to help basketball coaches in Abu Dhabi to obtain the “C“ level coaching license.

The second edition of Abu Dhabi Workforce Games Championship-organized by Abu Dhabi Sports Council in cooperation with the ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, and Zonescorp will be concluded this Friday.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) have today unveiled a new initiative, Sport in Abu Dhabi, which will promote the UAE’s capital across all forms of sports tourism.

A record-breaking 2,500 athletes from 52 countries will take their marks for the third annual ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi as 92 of the world's leading elite triathletes and 2,380 age group participants race on a brand new course on Yas Island from 3 to 4 March.

Thursday, February 16, 2017 will mark second edition of the UAE National Sports Day. Activities and festivities of the Day will be held under the theme “UAE Unites Us”. The Day is held in coincidence with GCC National Sports Day.

Martin Sonka of the Czech Republic dazzled the fans at the diamond 75th Red Bull Air Race in the history of the World Championship, earning the first race win of his career. In second, Spain’s Juan Velarde had a first of his own, while Canada’s Pete McLeod was third.

After a stunning 2016 that saw Flora Duffy notch-up three World Championship titles, Bermuda's superstar triathlete will start her 2017 season in Abu Dhabi on 3 and 4 March, in one of the most hotly anticipated triathlons of recent years.

After flying the UAE flag with pride at this summer’s Games in Rio, three of the country's favourite Olympians are ready to take on a new challenge and participate for the first time as a relay team at the ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on 3 and 4 March at the UAE capital's signature sporting venue, Yas Island. Nada Al Bedwawi, Ayesha Al Balooshi and Yousif Mirza are hoping to inspire like-minded Emiratis to follow in their footsteps and tackle the multi-discipline sport.

The sixth edition of the UAE National Day Shooting Championship concluded successfully on Monday, 28 November 2016. The championship has been held to mark and to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the UAE National Day.

Defying gravity, the vertical ascent up a city tower has literally taken the world by storm. Originating in the late 70s, the sport of ‘Vertical Marathons’ (also called ‘Tower Running’) has now spread to every continent, with the Abu Dhabi debut confirmed for January 2017.

Two of the world's top five triathletes, Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic bronze medallist Henri Schoeman and compatriot two-time Olympian Richard Murray, have been unveiled as the first in a series of star announcements for the ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi's world-leading line-up for the 3 and 4 March event on Yas Island.

Week 4 of Mubadala Community Football League came to a thrilling end, with 4 teams sitting on top of their respective tables. Al Yaher, Al Mafraq, Al kahlidiya and Al Zaafaran teams topped the tables for the leagues 4 Groups.

A sensational 12-star showdown is set for the 12th edition of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, January 19-22, with defending champion Rickie Fowler set to go head-to-head with Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and Danny Willett. With four of the world’s top 10, including three of this year’s Major winners confirmed, Abu Dhabi will welcome another stunning line-up of the world’s best.

Abu Dhabi Spots Council (ADSC) and Miral Asset Management are announcing a strategic partnership set to further boost Yas Island’s, and Abu Dhabi’s, growing sporting credentials. Signed in a ceremony between ADSC and Miral, the partnership formalises Yas Island’s role as destination partner for four world-class sporting events; the highly successful 2016 Abu Dhabi Tour, which took place this past October, as well as three upcoming events : the 2017 Abu Dhabi Tour, the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi, and a yet-to-be announced fourth event set to take place in 2017.

Team Ljubljana (SLO) won the 2016 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final after defeating Hamamatsu (JPN) (21-12) in the title game in Abu Dhabi on 27-28 October. It was for the second year in a row that the UAE capital city hosted the final with the support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

Tanel Kangert (Astana Pro Team) claimed a well deserved victory in the queen stage of the second Abu Dhabi Tour as Vincenzo Nibali decided to give a chance to his faithful domestique who has played a key role in many of his great successes. In a day of echelons on the way to the famous mountain Jebel Hafeet, Kangert and Nicolas Roche (Team Sky) took the opportunity to come across to lone leader Carlos Verona (Orica-BikeExchange) 6.5km before the summit. Kangert rode away solo with 3.2km to go to take over from Mark Cavendish (Team Dimension Data) in the lead of the overall ranking on the eve of the conclusive stage.

The police support who made the streets of Abu Dhabi safe for the 115km long Stage 2 enabled official race ambassador Mark Cavendish (Team Dimension Data) to claim his first ever victory on the Abu Dhabi Tour. He also moved into the lead of the overall classification after he outsprinted Elia Viviani (Team Sky) and Andrea Guardini (Astana Pro Team). The day’s six-man breakaway included Jens Keukeleire (Orica-BikeExchange) and Dion Smith (One Pro Cycling) who went up the road for the second straight day. They retained the black jersey of the Intermediate Sprints and the white jersey of Best Young Rider respectively after getting reeled in by the peloton with less than 1km to go. The race highlighted the iconic monuments of the United Arab Emirates.

H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said hosting and organizing the second edition of Abu Dhabi Tour is just another milestone for the sport sector in Abu Dhabi.

In a statement for H.E. Major General Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, Member of the AFC Executive Committee, and Board Member of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, he lauded The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council for the limitless support and attention they are paying to all sport sectors in our country.

From October 7 to 23 the Abu Dhabi Tour promotional bus will be active and will stop in 13 strategic points of the city to inform, advertise and give away T-shirts with the Abu Dhabi Tour logo. Until October 19, with a different time schedule every day, the Abu Dhabi Tour promotional bus will visit strategic points, such as the Yas Mall, the Ferrari World or it will park in front of Emirates Palace or on Corniche main square. The Abu Dhabi Tour promotional bus will also travel to the race venues, such as the Madinat Zayed main road (start and finish of the first stage), to the Al Ain Zoo and Jabel Hafeet, or to the Al Wathba and Al Ain cycle paths.

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company, is partnering with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council to host the third stage of the eagerly anticipated Abu Dhabi Tour cycling event as well as a community race.

The pinnacle of world triathlon, the ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi, will start next year’s World Triathlon Series and entries are now open to the public via www.AbuDhabi.Triathlon.org. This time the highly anticipated event will take place at the emirate’s signature sporting venue, Yas Island, on 3 and 4 March 2017 where professionals, serious amateurs and first timers will all compete on the same course as World Champions and Olympic medallists – many of whom competed in Rio.

With a superstar line-up of some of the United States' most accomplished Arabian racehorses, The President of the UAE Cup, one of the richest Arabian races of the year for the USA, returns to the home of The Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, on 24th September, 2016.

Abu Dhabi will host coming Friday and Saturday- 23rd and 24th September 2016, a conference on “Sports Medicine & Nutrition”. The conference will take place at Rosewood Hotel- Al Maryah Island, in Abu Dhabi.

This year’s edition of the Abu Dhabi Tour, the four-stage professional cycling race organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) in collaboration with RCS Sport, will cover 555km over its four-day run from 20 to 23 October.

Abu Dhabi Airports Company has become the latest sponsors of the Asian Football Confederation, (AFC). This new deal is based on an agreement signed in Abu Dhabi between the AFC and Abu Dhabi Airports Company.

Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) which strengthens and expands its community outreach program.

The thrill of the 2016 European season for the UAE President Cup for purebred Arabian horses will continue today with the move to The Netherlands. Today’s race (August 28) will be held at the Duindigt racecourse, and is expected to be another exciting leg.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule of the West Indies Tour to Pakistan 2016 which sees Abu Dhabi hosting both the T20 and One-Day International final game deciders at Abu Dhabi Cricket Club’s state-of-the-art Zayed Cricket Stadium.

HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, congratulated the leaders and people of the UAE on the achievement of UAE judo by winning a bronze medal in the Olympic Games of Rio 2016.

The Abu Dhabi Tour – the professional cycling race run through stages across the emirate – has been included in the 2017 World Tour Calendar of the international cycling union, the Union Cycliste International (UCI). The third edition of the Abu Dhabi event now joins the World Tour which takes place 23-26 February next year.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA) and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) today signed a landmark agreement, to host the 2016 AFC Annual Awards Night ceremony at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi on December 1 this year.

The Asia Cup 2019 Executive Committee held its 4th meeting. The meeting-held at ADSC premises on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, discussed and to reviewed the reports of the AFC in terms of stadia, training playgrounds and hotels to host teams and delegations of Asia Cup 2019.

Al Wahda won as 6 teams qualified for the final round of the championship. The 6 teams played robin round league to see Al Wahda collecting 85 points to clinch the title scoring 4 victories (100%). UAE stars team came as runner-ups collecting 69 points, with Best Squad team in third place with 49 points.

In a statement congratulating Al Jazira Sports Club on winning the football trophy of the President’s Cup, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, lauded the unlimited support offered by The President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to all sport sectors in our country

H.E. Major General, Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, General Commander of Abu Dhabi Police Department and member of the Asian Football Confederation executive office, received in his office on Sunday, May 29, 2016, H.E. Chung Mong Gyu, President of South Korean Football Federation.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) launched- in cooperation with Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), the Abu Dhabi Sports Festival.

Details of the festival were disclosed in a press conference held Tuesday, May 10, 2016. The conference attended by ADSC General Secretary, HE Aref Hamad Al Awani, and Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri , ADNEC Acting CEO.

ADSC is organizing a 3-week footballing training course to obtain the “B” level license. The course is organized in cooperation with UAEFA and AFC. 20 coaches are attending the course at Al Jazira Sports Club in Abu Dhabi.

The award-winning Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA has announced its final player field ahead of the action which tees off next week from 18 - 21 January, with notable additions to the world-class field including Rafa Cabrera Bello, Ernie Els, Tyrell Hatton, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Lee Westwood, and Danny Willett.